Design and fast-fabrication of a system for functional electrical stimulation in upper limb of people with tetraplegia.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Proof of concept.

Objectives

Standard Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) systems can enhance motor learning in people with tetraplegia and are widely delivered by self-adhesive electrodes. Their limitations are dexterity, specific knowledge to place the electrodes on muscles, need to fix electrodes when they lose the gel layer, and time. We designed a new FES system, using an existing protocol of drinking-like movements, to the upper limb of a person with tetraplegia C5 that fits in any anthropometry and can be easily produced. Furthermore, we tested the system to assess its effectiveness and users' perception during FES rehabilitation.

Setting

São Carlos, SP, Brazil.

Methods

A shell was designed with parametric design and fast-fabrication met

SUBMITTER: Ventura A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9107485 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature